Abdominal pain
    brief version *   complete version
Abdominal problems (see Stomach and intestinal problems)
Abrasion
    brief parent version *   complete parent version   teen version
Abscess
    brief version *   complete version
Abuse
    child care, preventing   emotional
    physical
        effects of family violence on children   shaken baby syndrome
    sexual
        parenting abused child   protecting children (complete version)   resource list   substance, resource list
Accident prevention (see Prevention)
Acetaminophen, dosages for fever or pain *
Acne
    adolescent
        brief teen version *   teen version   newborn *   Acquired hypothyroidism   Activity, decreased with illness   Adenitis, cervical
Adenoids
    illustration *   tonsil and adenoid surgery *   tonsil and adenoid surgery, discharge instructions
Adenopathy
    brief version *   complete version
ADHD -- See Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Adoption
    overview   resource list
Aerochamber with metered-dose inhaler
    illustration   parent version *   teen version
Aggressive behavior
    bullying, helping the victim   preventing or reducing   AIDS and children   Air travel with a baby
Airsickness
    parent version *   teen version
Alarms
    for bed-wetting   heat, smoke, and carbon monoxide detectors
Alcohol abuse
    fetal alcohol problems   resource list   Allergic reaction, severe *
Allergic rhinitis
    brief parent version *   complete parent version   teen version   Allergies, resource list
Allergy
    (see also Asthma)
    eczema
        brief version *   complete version
    eye
        brief parent version *   complete parent version   teen version
    food
        at school   general guidelines   testing   food symptom diary (chart)
    hay fever
        brief parent version *   complete parent version   teen version
    hives
        brief parent version *   complete parent version   teen version   itching, unknown cause   latex   severe allergic reaction *   Alopecia (hair loss) *   Altitude sickness   Amblyopia (lazy eye) *
Ampicillin
    diarrhea *   rash *
Anal fissure
    brief parent version *   complete parent version   teen version   Analgesia, home care instructions   Anaphylactic reaction *
Anaphylactoid purpura
    admission and discharge instructions   general guidelines
Anemia
    iron deficiency
        brief version *   complete version   newborn   sickle cell   thalassemia   Anesthesia   Anger management, teaching children   Anger, resource list
Animal bite
    cat scratch disease   general guidelines *   marine *   prevention *   Animals, fear of, resource list   Ankle fracture
Ankle sprain
    illustration *   text (for teens) *
Anorexia nervosa
    diagnosis and treatment (teen version)   resource list   Anterior fontanel
Antibiotics
    bacterial endocarditis, prevention of   cause of diarrhea *   preventing unnecessary use   rash *
Anxiety
    (see also Fear)
    separation anxiety, preventing   Apnea of prematurity   Appendicitis
Appetite
    decreased during illness *   slump in toddlers *   Arguments, sibling
Arthritis
    juvenile rheumatoid
        diagnosis and treatment   resource list   postinfectious   Artificial surfactant (used in respiratory distress syndrome)   Aspirin, Reye's syndrome
Asthma
    admission and discharge instructions *   effect of tobacco smoke   environmental control
    general guidelines
        brief parent version *   parent version *   teen version   illustration of narrowing of bronchioles *
    medication
        action plan *
        bronchodilator
            long-acting beta2-agonist   short-acting anticholinergic   short-acting beta2-agonist   home nebulization treatments   leukotriene antagonists
        metered-dose inhaler
            illustration *   parent version *   teen version
        metered-dose inhaler used with a collapsible bag spacer
            illustration   text *
        metered-dose inhaler used with a valved holding chamber
            illustration   parent version *   teen version   non-steroid anti-inflammatory   steroids, inhaled   steroids, oral   theophylline   nasal irrigation   oxygen therapy
    peak flow meter
        parent version   record chart   teen version *   using the zone system   using the zone system (for teens)   resource list
Athlete's foot
    brief parent version *   complete parent version   teen version
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
    dealing with *   methylphenidate, pros and cons   overview *   resource list   Authorization to consent to treat a child (form)
Autism
    autistic spectrum disorders *   general guidelines *   pervasive developmental disorders *   resource list   Autistic spectrum disorders *

Baby -- See Newborn
Baby equipment
    books   car safety seats *   clothes   diapers   equipment and supplies   laundry   pacifier   walkers
Baby sitter
    (see also Child care)
Babysitter
    form for list of instructions   guidelines
Backache
    exercises, description of *   illustration of low back exercises *   parent version *   teen version
Bacteremia
    admission and discharge instructions   general guidelines
Bacterial conjunctivitis
    brief parent version *   complete parent version   teen version   Bacterial endocarditis, antibiotics for prevention
Bacterial meningitis
    admission and discharge instructions   general guidelines   Bacterial vaginosis *   Bad breath *
Bath
    infants
        brief version *   complete version *   resource list   Bed-sharing with parents *
Bed-wetting
    alarms
    general guidelines
        brief parent version *   complete parent version   teen version   resource list
Bedtime
    (see also Sleep)
    resistance or refusal *   resource list
Bee sting
    brief version *   complete version
Behavior
    (see also Discipline)
    (see also Family)
    (see also Fear)
    aggressive behavior, preventing   anger management, teaching children
    attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
        dealing with *   overview *   bedtime refusal *   biting
    breath-holding spells
        brief version *   complete version   bullying, how to help the victim   cheating   damaging property   diary
    dressing
        poking and stalling   refusal   teaching skills   eating misbehavior   fear of talking (selective mutism)   fighting and spitting   glasses, instructions for improving wearing   habit reversal training   headbanging   hurting another child   ignoring instructions   incentives for motivating children   interrupting others   lying   masturbation in preschoolers *   mistreating pets   nail biting   picky eating *   playing with others   public misbehavior   rebellion, adolescent *   safety misbehavior
    school
        adjusting to   homework problems *   phobia *   responsibility for schoolwork *   screaming and shouting   self-quieting skills, teaching infant   separation anxiety   sexual behavior, setting limits   sibling quarrels   sibling rivalry toward a newborn *   siblings or friends, mistreating   sleep misbehaviors, overview   smearing of fecal material   spoiled child, prevention   stealing   stubborn toddler *   swearing
    temper tantrums
        overview *   teaching your child coping skills   threats or hurtful comments   thumbsucking *   toilet training resistance *   whining
Behavior in public places
    rules and discipline   teaching good behavior   Bell's palsy   Bicycle safety   Biliary atresia   Birth certificate
Birth control
    condom (teen version) *   depo-provera (teen version)   diaphragm (teen version) *   IUD (teen version) *   natural family planning (teen version) *   oral contraceptives (teen version) *   pregnancy prevention overview (teen version) *   spermicide, vaginal (teen version) *   Birthmarks *
Bite
    animal or human *
    insect
        brief version *   complete version   marine *   prevention of pet and other animal bites *   snake *   spider *
    tick
        brief version *   complete version   Biting
Bladder problems and procedures
    bed-wetting
        alarms   brief parent version *   complete parent version   teen version
    urinary tract infection
        brief parent version *   complete parent version   teen version   urinating, daytime frequency   voiding cystourethrogram *   Blanket/toy attachment, resource list
Bleeding
    nose
        brief parent version *   complete parent version   teen version   severe *   Blended families   Blindness, resource list
Blister
    fever
        brief parent version *   complete parent version   teen version   foot or hand *
    mouth
        brief parent version *   complete parent version   teen version
Blocked tear duct
    brief version *   complete version
Blood group incompatibility in newborn
    brief version *   complete version   Blood infection (bacteremia)
Blood test
    glucose   self blood glucose testing   Blood transfusion (in newborn)   Blood, in urine
BMI --  See Body Mass Index
Body mass index
    for boys   for girls
Boil
    brief version *   complete version   Bone cancer
Bone injury
    brief version *   complete version   Book lists (menu)
    (see also Resource lists)
Books
    helping children cope with problems   lists (menu)   parenting, general   selecting based on age   suggested reading activities
Bottle feeding
    introduction of bottle to breast-fed baby
    overview
        brief version *   complete version   prevention of baby bottle tooth decay *   Bowlegs
Brain problems and procedures
    bacterial meningitis   cerebral palsy *
    head injury (concussion)
        brief version *   complete version   seizures (without fever) *   tumors   viral meningitis   BRAT diet   Breast development in boys (gynecomastia)
Breast engorgement
    newborn *   nursing mother   Breast infection, nursing mother
Breast-feeding
    advantages *   engorgement of breasts after delivery
    essentials of
        brief version *   complete version   feeding chart month by month   feeding positions *   feeding positions illustration *   general recommendations   high-calorie milk, instructions for making *   infection (mastitis)   introduction of bottle   latching on illustration *   let-down reflex
    milk production
        during hospitalization of newborn   how to increase   how to know if your baby is getting enough milk *   plugged ducts   screening form for early follow-up of breast-fed infants   sore nipples   storage and handling of breast milk   twins   Breath, bad *
Breath-holding spells
    brief version *   complete version   Broken ankle   Broken elbow   Broken finger   Broken forearm   Broken knee   Broken leg   Broken rib   Broken wrist   Bronchioles, illustration showing narrowing during asthma attack *
Bronchiolitis
    admission and discharge instructions *   brief version *   complete version *   preventing with Synagis
Bronchitis, acute
    brief parent version *   complete parent version   teen version
Bronchodilator, for asthma
    long-acting beta2-agonist   short-acting anticholinergic   short-acting beta2-agonist
Bruise
    finger
        brief version *   complete version
    muscle or bone
        brief version *   complete version   rib
    skin
        brief parent version *   complete parent version   teen version
    toe
        brief version *   complete version   Bruxism
Bulimia nervosa
    diagnosis and treatment (teen version)   resource list
Bullying
    how to help the victim   resource list
Burn
    chemical *   hot water heater setting   prevention *
    sunburn
        brief parent version *   complete parent version   teen version
    thermal
        brief version *   complete version

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